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S185 AAP

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 AAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 126,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,652 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 112,652 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 99,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 74,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 74,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,851 miles

corrosion to o/s/r door

Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,599 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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S185 AAP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S185 AAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S185 AAP registered?

S185 AAP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S185 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 AAP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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